Arirang Radio
| Broadcast area | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Frequency |
FM: 88.7 (Jeju) FM: 88.1 (Seogwipo) FM: 101.9 (Daejeong) |
| First air date | 2003 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Operator | Korea International Broadcasting Foundation |
| Website | Arirang Radio |
Arirang Radio is an English-language international broadcaster in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation in 1996. It receives government subsidies. Targeting both domestic and international listeners, Arirang Radio which not only provides useful information on real life, including life & culture, weather, traffic, trips and more, but also delivers up-to-the minute domestic and international news in a timely manner aims to help international listeners understand the development of Korean tourism through the recognition of Korean culture and arts and serve to spread the globalization of Korea. Arirang Radio is committed to strengthening our country's competitive power in the ever-competitive media market and working for Korean citizens to lead the world.
History
Milestones
- 10 April 1996: Korea Broadcasting Foundation founded
- 3 February 1997: Arirang TV domestic broadcasting launched
- 13 December 2002: Arirang FM broadcast clearance issued
- 1 September 2003: Arirang FM broadcasting launched
- 10 October 2003: Broadcast day expanded to 22 hours
- 1 September 2005: SDMB (satellite digital multimedia broadcasting) launched; broadcast day extended to 24 hours
- 1 December 2005: Terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting launched[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Arirang Radio to Go On Air in U.S.". Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ↑ "Arirang CEO Sees Chinese TV as Bridge for Exporting Korean Culture". Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2012-04-07.